Mainz
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Romans, Gutenberg and the cathedral: the city on the Rhine.
I'm your guide, and I'll take you on a tour through the city. You will discover the Roman theatre, the citadel, St Stephen’s with its Chagall windows, the Schillerplatz, the Kirschgarten, the Wooden Tower, the cathedral on the market square, the Gutenberg Museum and, to finish, the Electoral Palace.
A self-guided audio walk through Mainz: 15 stops in order plus 25 discovery points, with a picture, a story to listen to and navigation for every stop. Everything runs in WhatsApp, no app, in 2 languages.
- Stops
- 15 + 25
- Distance
- 4.9 km
- Duration
- approx. 2.5 hours
- Languages
- 2
How it works
- 1
Tap “Start in WhatsApp” or scan the QR code. WhatsApp opens with a prepared message, just send it.
- 2
Choose your language. You hear a free welcome and choose your pass: 1 day, 2 days or 1 week.
- 3
Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or card. Then the walk starts right in the chat: picture, story, navigation to the next stop.
- 4
Walk in order or explore freely with the map. Headphones recommended.
15 stops in order
Start: Römisches Theater – galt als größte Bühne nördlich der Alpen. 4.9 km, approx. 2.5 hours at a relaxed pace.
Stops in order Discovery points · Tap a point for picture and title.
1. Roman Theatre
📷 User:Kandschwar, CC BY-SA 2.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
2. Citadel & Drusus Stone
📷 User:Matthias Süßen, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
3. St. Stephan & Chagall
📷 unbekannt, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
4. Ballplatz & Noble Courts
📷 Martin Bahmann, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
5. Schillerplatz & Fountain
📷 Justus Blümer, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
6. Gutenbergplatz
📷 Vitold Muratov, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
7. Kirschgarten
📷 unbekannt, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
8. Augustinerstraße
📷 Wikimedia-User Jivee Blau, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
9. Holzturm Tower
📷 unbekannt, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
10. Cathedral & Market
📷 Michiel1972, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
11. Liebfrauenplatz
📷 Flocci Nivis, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
12. Eisenturm & City Hall
📷 unbekannt, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
13. Gutenberg Museum
📷 MarcelBuehner, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
14. Deutschhaus & Arsenals
📷 Photo: Andreas Praefcke, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
15. Electoral Palace
📷 Wolfgang Pehlemann Wiesbaden Germany, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
25 discovery points on the map
Beyond the walk: places with their own story, each with a picture and audio. The map shows what is closest to you.
Judensand Cemetery
📷 Ralf.Mauer, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
New Synagogue
📷 Mdhz, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Alter Dom St. Johannis
📷 Lorbas40, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
St. Peter
📷 Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
St. Ignaz
📷 The original uploader was Falense at German Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
St. Christoph
📷 RomkeHoekstra, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Antoniter Chapel
📷 User:Symposiarch, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
Landesmuseum Mainz
📷 User:Kandschwar, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Ancient Shipping Museum
📷 Martin Bahmann, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Carnival Museum
📷 Pbre, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Kupferberg Sekt Cellars
📷 Franco Atirador, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Isis & Mater Magna
📷 Fotografiert von Martin Bahmann, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Roman City Gate
📷 Martin Bahmann, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Dativius Victor Arch
📷 Kamée, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Stadtpark
📷 Fotografiert von Martin Bahmann, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Schoppenstecher
📷 Photo: Andreas Praefcke, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Stars of Satire
📷 unbekannt, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Froschturm
📷 Martin Bahmann, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Heilig-Geist-Spital
📷 Symposiarch, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Weinstube Rote Kopf
📷 Martin Bahmann, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Eisgrub-Bräu
📷 Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Kästrich
📷 Ludwig Lange / Johann Poppel, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Neuer Brunnen
📷 Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Winterhafen Swing Bridge
📷 Akmu, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Haus zum Stein
📷 Photo: Andreas Praefcke, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Prices
- 1 day€6.99
- 2 days€9.99
- 1 week€14.99
Prices incl. VAT. Valid from activation. All stops, map and navigation included.
Questions
- When can I start?
- Any time, any day. The walk runs around the clock on your phone. All you need is WhatsApp and headphones.
- How much does the City Guide cost?
- A pass costs €6.99 for one day, €9.99 for two days or €14.99 for a week. The welcome and the overview are free.
- Where does the walk start?
- At the starting point Römisches Theater – galt als größte Bühne nördlich der Alpen. You can also join anywhere along the route: the map shows all stops and the one closest to you.
- Do I need an app?
- No. The whole walk runs inside WhatsApp: for each stop you receive a picture, the story as a voice message and a button for navigation.
- Can I switch the language?
- Yes, at any time. Simply write “Language” in the chat. Mainz is available in German, English.
Ready for Mainz?
Open WhatsApp, listen to the welcome for free and decide on the spot.
Start in WhatsApp →